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Nature Drawing


Adult activities and classes / Create / Drawing and Painting -
Adult - Winter/Spring 2025

What better place to learn to draw than in the park? Educator and artist, MaryLeah Marshall, will provide guidance as you develop your drawing skills focusing on line, shape, value, space and texture while using nature and the outdoors as your frame of reference. All levels of drawing are welcome. See website for supply list and location information.

Supply List
• 1 sketch book, (7x10 or larger, 100 pound) - either Strathmore or Fabriano recommended
• Pencils: 2B, 4B, HB, 2H
• Black Sharpie (fine point)
• 1 Kneaded eraser


Class Schedule
• Class 1 and meets at River's Bend Park: 5000 142nd Lane NW, Ramsey MN 55303 *meet by parking lot along the riverside.
• Class 2 meets at Peninsula Point Park: 1460 S Ferry Rd., Anoka, MN 55303.
• Class 3 meets at Bunker Hills Park Activity Center 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.
• Class 4 meets at Akin Riverside Park 1721 River Ave, Anoka, MN 55303 *Meet at shelter facing the river



Eligible UCare members may receive an allowance to spend toward community education classes. Members must have UCare insurance at the time of registration. Limits and restrictions may apply. Contact UCare for further information.

MaryLeah Marshall

Instructor

Mary Leah is a professional watercolor artist that has been teaching for more than 20 years. She has taught at Kendall College of Art and Design, Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, The Grand Rapids Art Museum and currently teaches at Rum River Art Center.

Her award winning work has been exhibited in statewide regional juried shows as well as in local galleries and exhibits in Michigan, Minnesota and Virginia.

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Off Site
Mondays, May 12 - Jun 2
6:30 - 8:00 PM

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Price: $ 49 00